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Would you like to make a difference to someone’s life? How about supporting a degree qualified Paralympian through their Social Policy Master’s Degree and beyond?

We are working to recruit an Academic and personal support worker for a special young lady with both physical and communication impairments. Beth is an inspiring individual who has a zest for life with a good sense of humour, who requires a caring and resilient individual to support her on an ongoing basis in her own home and outside. As part of a dedicated team of 5 (working 24/7) you will be Beth’s “shadow” as you support her both academically and personally to achieve her everyday goals.

As an Academic and personal support worker your role will involve:

• Driving to and from University and other required destinations
• Writing notes at lectures and at home
• Undertaking research for Beth’s studies
• Reading lecture notes and essays written by Beth
• Having conversations about current affairs, study topics, having a joke!
• Cooking and preparing food and drinks
• Occasional light cleaning
• Personal care – e.g., feeding, washing, dressing etc
• Go on amazing international holidays- Beth has a sense of adventure!

To secure this Academic and personal support worker position you will need as a minimum the below:

• Fun loving, caring, calm and patient personality
• Degree qualified
• Female only (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
• Driving license
• Some care experience would be desirable but is not essential
• Ability to work some weekends and nights
• Willing to undertake a DBS check

In return this company will offer you:

• £26,000 plus weekend and overnight sleeping supplements
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• All meals on shift
• Pension

Hours:

• 35 hours per week (e.g., this could be over 2 days working day and nights for example) The pattern is open to discussion and hours are flexible.